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Janet Grobe Hood, D.D.S., and a team of faculty
and students from the Dental Branch traveled to Nicaragua
earlier this summer on a mission trip.
The team saw about 450 patients in three rural communities
and their work consisted of 800 extractions, 122 restorations,
along with cleanings and fluoride varnish treatments.
In addition, the team conducted a health fair to promote
oral disease prevention.
Hood said this was the first year that the team had
the equipment to do restorations and in future years,
they hope to turn around the ratio of extractions to
fillings.
“Every time I go, I learn more from the Nicaraguan
people about courage in the face of adversity and being
thankful for what we have,” Hood said. “I
also am amazed by the teamwork, dedication, and incredible
attitude of our students and the medical team we go
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| Left to right: Janet Grobe Hood D.D.S.; Babette
Rivera, fourth-year student; Christian Wilson D.D.S.;
Arti Gaur D.D.S., Michelle Wilson; fourth-year dental
student; Tho Nguyen, fourth-year dental student; Janice
Lising, fourth-year dental student; Helena Tapias D.D.S. |
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Congratulations to Jeryl D. English, D.D.S., professor
and chairman of the Department of Orthodontics, for
receiving the 2006 Yellen-Schoverling Award.
English was recently presented with the prestigious
award at an alumni meeting in Grapevine by The University
of Texas Orthodontic Alumni Association.
The award was established in 1983 in honor of the
service and dedication of the first two UT orthodontic
faculty members, Drs. Milton Yellen and W. J. Schoverling. It
is presented annually to the individual who has made
outstanding contributions to the UT Orthodontic Department
in the art and science of orthodontics.
English exceeds those requirements with more than
30 years of dedication to the specialty of orthodontics
as a clinical instructor, professor, director and chairman
in the department. He is a director for the American
Board of Orthodontics; orthodontic specialty site visitor
and member of the National Board Part II test construction
committee for the American Dental Association.
Congratulations goes to Dr. English. |
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Jeryl D. English, D.D.S. |
Mishie Nesbitt |
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Mishie Nesbitt has recently been hired to serve
as the new Clinic Manager for the UT Dentists faculty
practice, set to open later this summer.
Nesbitt previously worked in the Dental Branch’s
Graduate Prosthodontic Department for five years and
held a variety of dental-related positions while living
in New York.
“When I learned about the clinic’s opening,
I recognized the opportunity to be a part of a premier
organization that could become the leader in promoting
dental health with leading healthcare providers. Furthermore,
I believed my experience well prepared me to contribute
to the practical and technological development of this
venture and assist in optimal profitability for UT
Dentists,” she said.
Nesbitt said she is looking forward to achieving positive
patient relations, which will enhance the Dental Branch’s
exposure in the Houston community. She also looks forward
to developing a team of highly skilled professionals
who are dedicated to executing the vision of UT Dentists
to become the premier academic dental practice in the
area.
Nesbitt is married with a son and two daughters
and enjoys reading, writing and meeting people. She
is now located in Dental Branch Room B-22 and will
relocate to the UT Dentists clinic on the first floor
once it is complete. She can be reached at Mishie.A.Nesbitt@uth.tmc.edu,
713-500-4777. |
Dean Catherine Flaitz, D.D.S., has been appointed to serve
as the deans’ representative on the Western Regional
Examination Board (WREB) Board of Directors for a 2-year
period.
Next week, she will meet with the board and other representatives
to discuss this licensure examination. If you have any specific
comments or suggestions about the WREB, feel free to contact
Dean Flaitz at: Catherine.M.Flaitz@uth.tmc.edu so
that she may bring forth any issues relevant to Dental Branch
faculty or staff.
The UT Dental Branch faculty retreat
will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, July 17, at the
United Way of Texas Gulf Coast, 50 Waugh Drive.
Visit http://www.uwtgc.org/pdfs/uw_directions.pdf for
a map to the location. For retreat details, contact: Lisa.P.Thomas@uth.tmc.edu.
If you need additional assistance with directions contact
Staci Garner in the Dean's Office at 713-500-4021.
There are always those one or two employees who come in
early and stay late. They have assignments on your desk long
before they are due and are always eager to help others around
them. No matter the situation, they always perform at their
best.
Supervisors, managers and leaders: Reward your star employee
by nominating him or her for the new “Star Performer
Award,” sponsored by the Employee Relations Committee.
Visit http://www.db.uth.tmc.edu/UTDB_eflash/archive/2006/061506_UTDB_eflash_extra.htm to
find our how.
The Employee Relations Committee hosts the End of the Year
Celebration to applaud Dental Branch faculty and staff on
a job well done this year.
Join your co-workers at the Dental Branch deck facing Moursund
Ave. (adjacent to the faculty parking lot) 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 20. It’s a
Fiesta, so let’s enjoy a traditional Mexican menu catered
by Mamasita’s Restaurant. There will be door prizes
and a 50-cent cake walk.
All departments are asked to donate a cake for the cake
walk. Drop-off cakes with Ronda Lowe the morning of the party
in room 3.094-H. Direct all other questions to: Ronda.K.Lowe@uth.tmc.edu,
(713) 500-4241.
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